Key Takeaways

Georgia’s higher education institutions ranked in the top 100 of the U.S. News rankings for 2026, with Emory University at 24th, Georgia Tech at 32nd, and UGA at 46th.

Tech’s environmental and industrial programs ranked No. 1, while its undergraduate engineering programs placed third overall.

Emory’s nursing school ranked second, and UGA’s insurance program secured the top spot in its category.

Tuition for in-state students at Tech and UGA is just over $10,000, compared to Emory’s nearly $70,000.

Rankings consider factors like graduation rates and post-graduation earnings, highlighting the quality of education in Georgia.

Georgia’s two public flagships for higher education placed in the top 100 again along with Emory University in the annual U.S. News rankings for 2026.

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